Tips For Second Heat Wave. Also, Can the Onion Make Infowars Funny?
About this episode
The episode discusses the upcoming heat wave in Chicago and features an interview with Onion executive editor Jordan LaFlure about their parody of Infowars.
Another heat wave is hitting Chicago. Here's what to expect. Also on today's podcast, we talk to Onion executive editor Jordan LaFlure about the Chicago satire publication's new parody of Infowars. For years, Infowars spread all kinds of misinformation, most notably about the Sandy Hook School shooting that killed 20 children and six adults. Jones then lost a defamation suit, which led to his bankruptcy and, eventually, bidding on Infowars — which The Onion won. Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our daily newsletter. Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Tuesday, July 14 episode: Visit Bloomington Destination Madison Newberry Library Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE
People in this episode
Host: City Cast
Guest: Jordan LaFlure
Topics covered
- heat wave
- satire
- Infowars
- Chicago news
- misinformation
Sponsors
Bloomington, Destination Madison, Newberry Library
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Onion, Infowars
Places: Chicago
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